Everyone knows Japan is a foodie paradise, but most visitors rarely stray from Tokyo or Kyoto. On a recent trip to Japan, I had the unique opportunity to spend nearly three weeks exploring the different regions of Japan’s second-largest and least-populated island, Hokkaido. This mountainous island is also home to a rich indigenous history as well as an...
Vietnam has been one of the top countries on my “want to travel to” list for years. Whether it’s the food, the scenery, the rich traditions, or in this case, to have a custom suit (or three) made. In the spirit of proper research, I had three very different suits made in three different cities in Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, and Hoi An. Vietnam has a long and storied...
Cuba, a land of old cars, cigars, and a vibrant culture found nowhere else on Earth. If you’re like me, Cuba has always felt off-limits as an American, but as I found out recently, is surprisingly easy to visit (albeit a little bit complicated). This entire trip, flights included, cost me less than $700. In this blog, I will tell you everything you need to go...
Kalispell has long been a gateway to Glacier National Park, but all too often visitors miss the gems that exist right in the heart of the Flathead Valley. From incredible food and breweries to hidden hikes just minutes from downtown, there is a lot to see and do. Discover Kalispell brought me out for a weekend to share with you all what an ideal weekend in and around...
The Beaten Path is an iconic Montana trail that begins near Cooke City and winds up and over the Beartooth Mountains and drops into East Rosebud (near Red Lodge) 29 miles later. It’s a stunning example of Montana’s sheer beauty, mountain lakes, and high, granite cliff walls. Many people choose to do this hike in a day or even two, but us, we chose the leisure route...
Every year, over a thousand teepees descend upon Crow Agency, Montana for the annual Crow Fair. Having grown up only an hour way from Crow Agency, I’ve been kicking myself for years for never making it there, so when Visit Montana asked if I’d head out to photograph it, I jumped at the chance.
Growing up in Billings I took for granted that the dining scene in Billings was on par with the offerings of much larger cities, but in the last five years, the scene downtown has exploded and made for a very happy Andy. Now as a former division 1 offensive lineman I’m no stranger to food, and while I’m not trying to eat 10,000 calories a day anymore, I still love...
A mere mention of the word "Montana" to out-of-staters immediately elicits thoughts of mountain tops and vast landscapes. But mention "Billings" to folks from Montana and the outdoors are not what immediately comes to mind. Billings, being Montana's largest "city" it has long been thought of as the shopping and foodie capital of Montana. But having grown up in...